Share your views: Consulting Canadians on a possible bilateral free trade agreement with the Philippines

2024 marked the 75^th year of Canada’s strong and friendly diplomatic relations with the Philippines. As part of our shared ambitions to deepen business, trade, and investment ties, Canada and the Philippines announced exploratory discussions for a potential bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on December 5, 2024.

Promoting trade and investment with emerging markets like the Philippines is a priority for the Government of Canada. Our trade policy and inclusive approach to trade is one that focuses on the interests of Canadians and economic opportunities for the middle class and underrepresented groups.

Who was the focus of these consultations?

This consultation was open to the public and everyone was invited to share their views. Global Affairs Canada welcomed submissions from a diverse range of Canadian voices that included:

• individuals
• businesses of all sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• industry associations
• experts/academics
• civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations
• labour unions
• provincial, territorial and municipal governments
• Indigenous peoples
• women's associations, 2SLGBTQI+ stakeholders and community groups representing diverse experiences
• students and youth
• other interested Canadian stakeholders

Related links

• Trade Commissioner Service in the Philippines
• Canada-Philippines relations
• Canada and the Philippines
• Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
• Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
• Canada's Objectives for Negotiations for a Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
• Canada Gazette: Consultations on a possible free trade agreement with the Philippines

Contact us

Canada-Philippines FTA Consultations
Global Affairs Canada
Indo-Pacific Trade Policy Division
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 0G2
Philippines-consultations@international.gc.ca